Chapter 78

Laura’s P.O.V.

What?

A substitute player?

Christ on a bike, what the hell was going on here?

I had expected a cunning scheme or at least some sort of retaliation, but this one. eighty–degree turn in Leo’s personality took me by surprise. He became a saint in such a

short time.

The identical indifference on his face was gone, replaced by the gentleness of harmony. He

looked like Buddha while saying.

“You know that my ice hockey is everything for me, and the clear balance between my personal and professional life will take it to new heights this season.

However, I wish to repent, repaying you by sacrificing my stardom and fame.

You can treat me like an overlooked player for no matter how long you want.”

He ripped the papers of our former contract into two, bowing his head.

“Please give me a chance, Laura. I owe you big. Only you can be my salvation.”

I had dealt with cold Leo, loving Leo, egoistic, rude, and cheater Leo. But this modest Leo was over the cap, I couldn’t give him a befitting answer at once.

“I appreciate your willingness, Mr. Leo!”

Keeping my tone firm, I tried to sound nonchalant and got up.

“You took the initiative to voice your thoughts. Good!

I will think about it and get back to you later.”

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restaurant, this bitter end to my delightful evening ruined my mood. Henry followed me shortly after paying the bill, he

did you give him

full speed, Henry banged

tear–stricken face flashes across my eyes, Laura.

has snatched you from me once, I won’t spare him now.”

quickly, converting into death threats. So,

to relax.

me in the forest to die. I

and don’t try anything

I thought that Leo would resume his silly yet annoying tricks to pursue me like before.

enraged my brother. Henry put up with his nosy behavior

out of

with that

yelled at the

connections with Mom and Dad to interfere in my

caught him discussing my deals with

explained the recent issues at work. I gasped as he demanded.

lawyers and cancel this contract now. We shouldn’t have any official ties with

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at alla

offered him a glass of cold water and said, pointing

check the security cameras? Did Leo steal anything from your office?”

dirty trick alerted

are so dead, Leol”

contacted his assistant to check all the CCTV

possible.

was really

Leo didn’t touch any documentation or laptop, but our consignment is shipped overseas right after his visit, Sir.”

“Oh, really?”

he was instantly curious to know more.

how did this happen?

our orders, creating multiple legal and quality issues.

for at least a

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